Linksys NWR04B manual Table of Contents

	Network Everywhere® Series
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction	1
The Wireless Cable/DSL Router	1
Features	1
An Introduction to LANs and WANs	2
IP Addresses	2
The Router’s Ports	4
The Router’s LEDs	5

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	7
Network Topology	7
Roaming	7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router	8
Before You Start	8
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up	8
Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs	10
Overview	10
Configuring Windows 98 SE and Millennium PCs	10
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs	12
Configuring Windows XP PCs	14
Chapter 5: Using the Setup Wizard	16
Before You Start	16
The Setup Wizard’s Title Screen	16
Preparing to Set Up	17
Setting Up the Router with a Cable Connection	18
Setting Up the Router with a DSL Connection	22

Wireless Cable/DSL Router

Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility	26
Overview	26
Logging In	26
Setup	27
Password	32
Status	33
DHCP	34
Log	35
Help	36
Advanced	37
IP Filtering	38
Forwarding	41
Dynamic Routing	47
Static Routing	48
DMZ Host	50
MAC Address Clone	51
Wireless	52

Appendix A: Troubleshooting	55
Common Problems and Solutions	55
Frequently Asked Questions	67

Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses 73

Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security	76
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP	79
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter	84
Appendix E: Glossary	88
Appendix F: Specifications	97
Environmental	97
Appendix G: Warranty Information	98

Appendix H: Contact Information 99